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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 14, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 23 June 14, 2021

DEFENSE

Tempest
article

Radical Digital Approach To Cut Cost From Tempest Development

Jun 09, 2021
A digital-first approach is key to achieving Tempest’s development goals, but the technology needs to be proved.
Preston Dunlap, Air Forces chief architect, unveils Advanced Battle Management System acquisition strategy
article

Pentagon Poised For New Round Of Acquisition Reform

Jun 10, 2021
A backlash to the widespread of application of fast-track acquisition authorities inspires new ideas to solving old problems.
Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aircraft system
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Export Successes Are Vindicating Turkey’s UAS Drive

Jun 08, 2021
A sale to Poland of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 armed uncrewed air systems suggests they are gaining broader acceptance among allies.
KAI facility T/FA-50 Golden Eagles assembly
article

How Five Platforms Are Shaping Asian Defense

Jun 11, 2021
These programs highlight innovation, collaboration and off-the-shelf solutions.
aerial refueling of fighter aircraft
article

Unmanned Stingray Refuels First Manned Fighter

Jun 10, 2021
A key milestone in autonomous aerial-refueling moves the Navy a step closer toward operating larger UAS from aircraft carriers.
Kratos XQ-58 formation
article

Skyborg Pushes Defense Innovation And Industry’s Patience

Jun 11, 2021
A decade-long pursuit of a new autonomous flight technology is entering the home stretch of an R&D phase filled with stops and starts.
Leonardo AW149 helicopter
article

UK Medium Helicopter Requirement Draws Leonardo’s Attention

Jun 11, 2021
Final assembly and a localized supply chain proposed if UK opts for the Leonardo AW149 for its medium helicopter need.
missile launch
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The Week In Defense, June 10-17, 2021

Jun 10, 2021
U.S. Navy to cut nuke program; Air Force’s B-21 preference; Data link for Viper; and Danish Air Force turns to electric aircraft.

FIRST TAKE

Electra aircraft
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First Take, June 14, 2021

Jun 11, 2021
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

United Airlines Boom Supersonic
article

Supersonic Flights Would Present Operational Headaches

Jun 10, 2021
Boom Supersonic sees opportunity as recovery reshapes long-haul flying.
Icelandair Boeing 757-300
article

Boeing In No Rush As New Aircraft Studies Refocus On Single-Aisle

Jun 11, 2021
Balance sheet and debt concerns add to launch timing uncertainty as Boeing continues to study potential revisions to next aircraft program
Breeze aircraft
article

Breeze Airways Launches Into Changing U.S. Market

Jun 07, 2021
With large carriers focused on rebuilding their networks, Breeze sees opportunity to fill in some blanks.
Alitalia aircraft
article

Alitalia Successor Will Face New Market Challenges

Jun 10, 2021
As Italia Trasporto Aereo prepares its long-awaited launch, its challenges will not be limited to its own operations.

INTERVIEW

David Calhoun, Boeing President and CEO
article

Interview: CEO Dave Calhoun On Where He’s Steering Boeing

Jun 11, 2021
In a wide-ranging interview, Boeing chief David Calhoun says the company won’t be rushed into launching a new airplane.
Alessandro Profumo
article

Leonardo CEO Profumo On The Future Of European Defense

Jun 09, 2021
Alessandro Profumo is upbeat about the future of post-COVID-19 European defense capability.
Twister, a proposed initiative
article

MBDA CEO Beranger On Collaboration And Competition

Jun 07, 2021
The European missile manufacturer sees opportunities for missile development and consolidation as future fighter programs evolve.

U.S. BUDGET

F-35 above aircraft carrier
article

U.S. Defense Programs To Watch

Jun 07, 2021
Aircraft procurement takes a hit in the Pentagon’s fiscal year 2022 budget request.
AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon

Winners and Losers in the Fiscal 2022 U.S. Defense Budget Request

Jun 04, 2021
The fiscal 2022 budget request, the first released by President Joe Biden, did not substantially depart from the priorities of the previous…

SUPPLY CHAIN

Salt Lake City Hexcel plant
article

For Suppliers It Is Survival Of The Financed

Jun 08, 2021
Leaders expect a smaller, more streamlined supply chain to emerge as aircraft OEMs struggle to reach or exceed pre-pandemic rates.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Volocopter’s multicopter VoloCity
article

Electric VTOL Air Taxis Advancing Toward Certification And Operation

Jun 09, 2021
European and U.S. authorities are putting the pieces in place to enable advanced air mobility.
Daedalean automated target-detection system
article

Certifying Artificial Intelligence Is Key To Automating Air Mobility

Jun 09, 2021
EASA provides industry with the first concrete guidance on certification requirements for AI in safety-critical applications.
Volocopter VoloCity

eVTOL Certification: Who Are The Leaders?

Jun 09, 2021
A look at the early advanced air mobility leaders in this emerging market as they enter the certification phase.

SPACE

Moon buggy Dec. 11, 1972
article

Lockheed And GM Partner On Artemis Moon Buggy Project

Jun 08, 2021
Without surface mobility, moonwalkers will have a very limited exploration zone.
Singapore Central Business District

Airbus Pleiades Neo 3 Images Singapore From Space

Jun 11, 2021
Airbus launched its first of four Pleiades Neo 3 Earth-observation satellites to sun-synchronous orbit in April on a Vega rocket. The spacecraft is…

TECHNOLOGY

NASA ultraefficient subsonic X-plane
article

The Week In Technology, June 7-11, 2021

Jun 07, 2021
NASA subsonic X-plane; Joby rooftop vertiports; Eve’s eVTOL partner; Electric Euroglider; airport hydrogen flight; JAXA’s rolling robot.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Lockheed Martin fighter aircraft
article

Opinion: Why Are U.S. Defense Prime Growth Expectations So Similar?

Jun 10, 2021
Diversified portfolios due to consolidation and similar spending on R&D by large contractors may be part of the answer.
Embraer Eve parked above city
article

Embraer’s Eve Takes Partnership Path To Bringing UAM To Market

Jun 11, 2021
Eve begins working with operators after booking the first orders for its eVTOL air taxis.

DEPARTMENTS

Space station
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Letters From Our Readers, June 14, 2021

Jun 11, 2021
Readers write about nuclear space propulsion, space information transparency, sustainable aviation and Igor Sikorsky and Mars Ingenuity.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, June 14, 2021

Jun 11, 2021
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, June 14, 2021

Jun 11, 2021
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.